![]() Using the side of a piece of regular white chalk, cover your entire chalkboard with chalk.Įrase the entire wall and you’re done! Now you and your little ones can doodle to your hearts content. When the wall is 100% dry (check your paint can for details – some brands of paint recommend days or weeks before applying chalk), you will want to prime the wall with chalk. The result is a beautiful ‘Memorial Wall’ in the heart of Chalkhill where loved ones will be remembered, and new connections. ![]() Next, apply a second coat of chalkboard paint and make sure the wall is completely black. The ‘Memorial Wall’ project was designed to create a safe space for people to connect and talk about their experiences of grief, loss, and bereavement, to honour people who have passed away and to create a legacy. Step 2: Mark areas to magnetize Apply painter’s tape to the wall to mark the sections that you want to magnetize. It dries pretty quickly but make sure it is totally dry before you go adding the 2nd coat. Chalk How to Make a Magnetic Chalkboard Wall in 6 Steps Step 1: Preparation Prepare the wall by sanding it with a fine-grit sanding block, then wipe the dust away with a clean, damp cloth or large sponge. Using your paint roller, apply a thin coat of the chalkboard paint and let dry throughly. Tape the edges of your wall, including trim or anywhere you don’t want paint, obviously. ![]() If you have textured walls, you’re going to want to make it as smooth as possible so you can actually write on it when you’re done without it being bumpy. Take it from A Beautiful Mess, who likes to make colorful chalkboards for party signs. Your chalkboard wall does not have to be black. ![]() Use spackling paste to fill any nail holes or imperfections in your wall. Chalkboard paint can be any color you'd like it to be. ![]()
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